How would you pronounce Amaya?

Girl Names
1

See the results of this poll: How would you pronounce Amaya?

Respondents: 28 (This poll is closed)

  • A-may-a : 5 (18%)
  • A-my-a: 23 (82%)
2

I can see it being pronounced both ways but I say “my” in the second syllable.

3

Only as a-MY-a. It’s Basque in origin.

4

A-my-a, but I can see it being pronounced either way.

5

Have only heard/come across the “My” pronunciation.

6

I know an [name_f]Amaya[/name_f]-- it’s definitely a-MY-a. Like [name_f]Maya[/name_f] with an extra “uh.”

7

I actually pronounce it A-ma-yuh.

8

ah-MY-ah. [name_f]Love[/name_f] [name_f]Amaya[/name_f]!

9

a-MY-ah
It’s a beautiful name :slight_smile:

10

A-my-a

My oldest daughter’s name. :]

11

A-my-ah is how I’ve always said it.

12

I knew a [name_f]Amaya[/name_f] and she pronounced it A-[name_f]May[/name_f]-Uh